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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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The moon blocked 70% of the sun over Southern California. We have the pics.
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The historical storm dumped record rain onto the park in August, causing flooding and road damage. Now it's ready for visitors.
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The company, Baker Commodities, Inc., was the focus of a recent LAist investigation that found widespread community complaints about odors.
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It's going to be cooler today through Saturday but come Sunday, another warming trend.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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Baker Commodities, Inc. — a company that was the focus of an LAist investigation into hazardous odors — says that the photos contain trade secrets and should be sealed.
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A city committee postponed a final vote on a draft power plan for where the city will source its energy by 2030.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The effort shows how local action matters, but there's still a long way to go to achieve the city's goals.
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This week will be 5-10 degrees cooler than last week, with patchy fog in the mornings and night.
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To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind. -
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize. California leads the nation it its use.
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First pushed through by the Republican senator and climate denier Jim Inhofe, the rule has become a "regulatory escape hatch" for states that want to meet federal air-quality standards.
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The area is a longstanding concern for fire experts because it has just a handful of narrow roads to evacuate thousands of residents.
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A number of wild predators have fallen prey to poisoned rats
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A Cal State LA study looks at how the historic practice of redlining contributed to modern biodiversity in our local bird populations
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The Inyo rock daisy has been registered as a threatened species in a region prone to mining
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Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.Listen 4:17
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L.A. is in a good place when it comes to water supply for now, but things could quickly change.
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Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
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An LAist review found that two rendering companies had past violations and briefly operated without signs that inform the public where to report smell problems.
